10 for the Road

You can plan now to attend these weekend events, occurring within a few weeks and within a day's drive of Philadelphia.

1. 23d Annual Antique Show and Sale.

Aug. 9-10. Cape May. Mid-Atlantic dealers offer country and Victorian furniture, collectibles, and other antiques. www.hcsv.org; 609-898-2300.

2. Festival of Fools. Aug. 8-10. Burlington, Vt. A family-oriented festival of street theater, with entertainers from around the world performing circus arts, music and comedy. www.BurlingtonCityArts.com; 802-865-7166.

3. Audubon Festival. Aug. 9-10. Sharon, Conn. Environment-focused family festival, with nature walks, live-animal programs, hands-on exhibits, workshops, crafts and music. www.sharon.audubon.org; 860-364-0520.

4. Virginia Peach Festival Week. Aug. 4-9. Stuart, Va. Recognizing the peachy-keen agriculture of Patrick County with concerts, orchard tours, crafters, a street fair and a peach pageant. www.patrickchamber.com; 276-694-6012.

5. 6th Annual Richmond Blueberry Fiddle Festival. Aug. 8-9. Swanzey, N.H. Musical performances, workshops, dancing, traditional folk games, a blueberry bake-off, auction, car show, and historical reenactments. 603-239-6495; www.blueberryfiddlefestival.com.

6. 2008 Tanglewood Wine and Food Classic. Aug. 6-9. Lenox, Mass. Regional chefs and vintners present signature dishes and wines. Also, seminars, wine tastings and cooking demonstrations at the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. www.tanglewoodwineandfoodclassic.com; 508-228-1128.

7. JVC Jazz Festival-Newport. Aug. 8-10. Newport, R.I. Legendary outdoor music extravaganza, featuring classic and contemporary jazz performances by such stars as Aretha Franklin, Chris Botti and Melody Gardot. www.festivalproductions.net; 401-847-3700.

8. Adirondack Wildlife Festival. Aug. 10. Paul Smiths, N.Y. All about the love of the wild, with presentations, musical performances, bird sculpture demonstrations, and theatrical performances. www.adkvic.org; 518-327-3000.

9. 59th Annual Prince William County Fair. Aug 8-16. Manassas, Va. Family-oriented fun, with concerts, rides, games, barn shows, and exhibits. www.pwcfair.com; 703-368-0173.

10. 28th Havre de Grace Seafood Festival. Aug 9-10. Havre de Grace, Md. Artisans, entertainers, charity auctions, raffles and abundant seafood. 410-939-1525.

- Elizabeth Fox